Question- Kunwar Bai passed away recently. In which of the following states she was the brand Ambassador of Clean India Mission?
(a) Jharkhand
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) Odisha
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- On February 23rd, 2018, the brand ambassador of Clean India Mission, Kunwar Bai, passed away in Chhattisgarh state. She was 106 years old.
- She was from Kotabari in Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh state.
- Kunwar Bai, who had built toilets by selling goats, came to limelight when Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appreciated her.
- Impressed by Swachh Bharat Mission, she had made significant contribution in the cleanliness drive of the village.
Reference:
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/kunwar-bai-the-106-year-old-icon-for-swachh-bharat-campaign-dies/articleshow/63048609.cms
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-mascot-kunwar-bai-passes-away-at-age-of-106-5075572/